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National Steps Survey for Antigua and Barbuda Officially Launched
The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Social Transformation and the Environment launched the national STEPS Survey of Antigua and Barbuda on August 23, 2023 at the Sir John E St. Luce Finance and Conference Center. The survey, which is a Non-Communicable Diseases Risk factor population-based survey is being conducted in partnership with the Pan American Health…
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Tropical Depression Gert Poses No Threat to Leeward Islands or BVI
WHCA31 TAPATROPICAL CYCLONE INFORMATION STATEMENTANTIGUA AND BARBUDA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES5:00 PM ECT MON, AUG 21, 2023 This is for the Leeward Islands and the British Virgin Islands (BVI). The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services is following the progress of Tropical Depression Gert. At this time the system poses no threat to the Leeward Islands or the…
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Tropical Storm Harold Forms in the Gulf of Mexico
At 100 AM CDT (0600 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Harold was located near latitude 25.8 North, longitude 94.4 West. Harold is moving toward the west-northwest near 18 mph (30 km/h). This general motion is expected to continue today and tonight, and the system is forecast to move inland over south Texas by midday…
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Tropical Storm Gert Forms in the Atlantic
At 1200 AM AST (0400 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Gert was located near latitude 16.7 North, longitude 55.9 West. Gert is moving toward the west-northwest near 9 mph (15 km/h) and this motion is expected until the system dissipates in about 24 hours. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with…
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Tropical Storm Franklin Forms in the Caribbean Sea
At 1100 PM AST (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Franklin was located near latitude 14.9 North, longitude 68.3 West. Franklin is moving toward the west near 12 mph (19 km/h). A westward to west-northwestward track is expected to continue into Monday. A sharp turn to the north is expected Monday night and a…
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Air Quality Back to Good Levels
Saharan Dust Air Quality BulletinAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services8:40 pm Sunday 20 August 2023 Air Quality Index (AQI) Based on Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM2.5) and 10 (PM10) Concentration Air quality category: GoodLocation: Antigua and BarbudaTiming: Until… Synopsis: Minimal Saharan Dust and or PM2.5 and PM10 at present. Alert Level: I Air quality index: 10 to…
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Flash Flood Watch in Effect for Low-Lying and Flood-Prone Areas
A flash flood watch is in effect for low-lying and flood-prone areas in Antigua and Barbuda until 6 am Monday. A flash flood watch means that moderate to major flooding is possible but not imminent in the watch area. Residents in low-lying and flood-prone areas should make preparations for flooding to safeguard life and property.…
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MET Office Issues Flash Flood Advisory
A flood advisory means that streams, creeks and drains may be elevated or even overflowing into streets, low-lying and flood-prone areas; however, property damage will be minimal. Inconveniences can be expected but the flooding is not expected to be immediately life-threatening. However, just one foot of flowing water is enough to sweep vehicles off the…
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APUA: Unanticipated Electrical Outages Update
FOR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION Sunday 20th August 2023 – The APUA Electricity Business Unit would like to inform the general public that on Saturday 19th August 2023 from approximately 9:30pm additional and extended interruptions of service were experienced as a result of an unforeseen mechanical failure at the Friars Hill Substation. The complete restoration of services is still ongoing and…
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Tropical Storm Emily has Formed
Tropical Storm Emily Advisory Number 1NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL0720231100 AM AST Sun Aug 20 2023 …SATELLITE WIND DATA INDICATES TROPICAL STORM EMILY HAS FORMED… LOCATION…19.5N 38.8WABOUT 1000 MI…1615 KM WNW OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDSMAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…50 MPH…85 KM/HPRESENT MOVEMENT…WNW OR 300 DEGREES AT 10 MPH…17 KM/HMINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…1001 MB…29.56 INCHES There…
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Tropical Depression Forms East of the Area but Expected to Dissipate Later Today
At 500 am, the centre of Tropical Depression Six was located near latitude 16.8 north, longitude 52.9 west or approximately 588 miles east of the Leeward Islands and 778 miles east-southeast of the British Virgin Islands. The depression is moving toward the west near 15 mph, and this general motion is expected to continue for…
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Potential Excessive Heat Event for Antigua and Barbuda
Excessive Heat OutlookAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services10:15 pm Friday 18 August 2023 …Potential Excessive Heat Event for Antigua and Barbuda 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Tuesday 22 August to Monday 28 August… The winds are forecast to drop to light speeds from this Tuesday until Monday, by most models. This will likely allow for the…
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